By Keith Knepp InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — The June edition of Syracuse’s “Last Friday” event  enjoyed warm summer temperatures last evening as visitors to the event were treated to vendors, displays, free snacks and two free shows. The evening’s activities were organized  by the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce. Taking place from 6-7:30 p.m.. at the …read more.

A gravel pit adjacent to their family farm was a useless piece of land. In 2009, Don and Peggy Bucher decided to turn it into a berry farm in spite of recommendations otherwise due to high PH levels in the soil.   Undaunted, the property is now a sustainable three-acre oasis for berries, produce and …read more.

Attorney Jack Birch, representing Blue Barn Berry Farm, presented two easements to the board. WARSAW — After many months, Blue Barn Berry Farm finally received approval from the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during the meeting held this morning, March 10. Representatives of Blue Barn Berry Farm, 9139 North 300E, Syracuse, requested an exception …read more.

Pictured standing, from left, are attorneys Jack Birch and Jeff Smith, representing Blue Barn Berry Farm. WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals once again heard a request made by Blue Barn Berry Farm during the meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 11. Representatives of Blue Barn Berry Farm, 9139 N 300 E, Syracuse, are …read more.

WARSAW — A contentious zoning dispute involving Blue Barn Berry Farm of Syracuse has been resolved. The company had been working through a series of zoning issues since June in an attempt to continue operating as an event venue. Last month, the Kosciusko County Commissioners heard arguments from both sides in the matter of the …read more.

WARSAW — After hearing information from both sides of the Blue Barn Berry Farm matter at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday Sept. 17, commissioners eventually made a unanimous decision to table the issue and consider it again next month.  A petition was filed by Blue Barn Berry Farm, located at 9139 North CR …read more.

Chris Scheeren, of Blue Barn Berry Farm, left, speaks to the plan commission about the rezoning request. WARSAW — During the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission held this afternoon, Wednesday, Sept. 4, The Blue Barn Berry Farm made it through one of its hurdles to continue operating as an event venue. The Blue Barn Berry …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The two main items of business during the Kosciusko Area Plan Commission meeting held today, Aug. 7, were both continued. Blue Barn Berry Farm, 9139 N 300 E, Syracuse, was on the agenda to rezone 8.16 acres from a Residential District to an Agricultural District. Dan Richard, area planning director, explained that the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The permitted use for Blue Barn Berry Farm remains in question after a Kosciusko Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held this morning, June 11. Blue Barn Berry Farm, 9139 North CR 300E, Syracuse, is requesting an exception to allow the change and alteration of previously granted exceptions by allowing all-purpose banquet facilities for …read more.

WARSAW — During its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, April 12, in Warsaw, Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a petition to allow agricultural animals on the Doug Wolferman property just outside of Milford.

The Kosciusko Chamber joined the Syracuse/Wawasee Chamber for a ribbon cutting at Blue Barn Berry Farm, located at 9139 N. 300 E., Syracuse. Blue Barn Berry Farm offers canning classes, hosts birthday parties, kids cooking parties and outdoor weddings as well as offering you-pick berries and local produce. Blue Barn Berry Farm will have a …read more.